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Gaining a degree qualification can make all the difference when it comes to accessing better opportunities and better pay in the workplace, but it can be very difficult for adults with children to go to university while still finding money for school uniform and to put food on the table.
But there is help out there for parents who want to get their degree. The Parents' Learning Allowance is a means-tested cash grant that is paid directly into your account while you study to help with your living costs while you learn.
Depending on your household income, this sum can be as much as £1,963 in cash that you do not have to pay back or add on to your student debt. The allowance is designed to help mature students with children to access education and gain skills that could help them earn more in the workforce - but there are rules on who gets the grants, as well as how much they get.
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To get the grant, you must be enrolled in a full-time Higher Education course, or similar teacher training qualification, and have child dependents. The government also says that your combined household income must be below £18,835 per year to get the grant.
However, once adults have gained their degree qualification, government data indicates that the average salary for someone with a degree is £11,500 higher than those without, making three years of your time a worthwhile investment for some.
You can apply for the Parents' Living Allowance while you are applying for student finance. On your main application there will be a section for applying for the grant where you enter your details. Student Finance England will then contact you to ask for more evidence.
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